Fundraising as Relationship Building: A Practical Training for Nonprofit Leaders
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About the event
Fundraising is more than asking for money — it is about building trust, communicating vision, and cultivating relationships that sustain community impact over time. This session explores practical, relationship-based approaches to fundraising that nonprofit leaders can apply immediately.
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Please note this session has been reschedule to Friday, November 20th and will be held over Zoom.
Fundraising is more than asking for money — it is about building trust, communicating vision, and creating meaningful relationships that sustain community work over time.
This interactive training will help nonprofit leaders strengthen their fundraising confidence, sharpen their storytelling, and build practical strategies for long-term sustainability. Participants will explore relationship-based fundraising, donor stewardship, community engagement, and effective fundraising communication through facilitated discussion and hands-on activities.
Designed for organizations of varying sizes and experience levels, this training emphasizes accessible, values-based approaches that participants can immediately apply within their work.
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Fundraisers' Forum. The Santa Fe Community Foundation proudly offers the Learning Hub as an educational space for nonprofit board, executive directors, staff members, and donors. Each year, the Hub offers dozens of events, workshops, and learning circles that promote leadership, skill building, and peer-supported growth
Development Directors and Fundraisers: Are you looking for a community where you can truly grow, share ideas, and find solutions with others who understand the unique challenges of fundraising? We invite you to be part of a new monthly gathering designed just for you.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Angel Charley
Angel Charley
Angel Charley is a New Mexico State Senator, strategist, and facilitator whose work centers on community-centered leadership, systems change, and relationship-building. In addition to her legislative work, she leads Desert Rain Strategies, a consulting practice focused on communications, facilitation, and organizational strategy at the intersection of culture, policy, and community impact.
Angel brings extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, Tribal communities, and public sector partners across New Mexico. Her facilitation style is interactive, grounded, and action-oriented, helping groups move from reflection and relationship-building into practical implementation.
Her fundraising training approach reframes fundraising as trust-building, storytelling, and long-term community engagement rather than transactional “asking.” Participants leave with practical tools, clearer messaging, and actionable strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Meet the people leading the conversation
Angel Charley
Angel Charley
Angel Charley is a New Mexico State Senator, strategist, and facilitator whose work centers on community-centered leadership, systems change, and relationship-building. In addition to her legislative work, she leads Desert Rain Strategies, a consulting practice focused on communications, facilitation, and organizational strategy at the intersection of culture, policy, and community impact.
Angel brings extensive experience working with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, Tribal communities, and public sector partners across New Mexico. Her facilitation style is interactive, grounded, and action-oriented, helping groups move from reflection and relationship-building into practical implementation.
Her fundraising training approach reframes fundraising as trust-building, storytelling, and long-term community engagement rather than transactional “asking.” Participants leave with practical tools, clearer messaging, and actionable strategies they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Nonprofit Board Fundamentals: Session One
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session.
Nonprofit Board Fundamentals: Session Two
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session.
Nonprofit Board Fundamentals: Session Three
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session.
